Our People

Liam G.B. Murphy is a graduate of Brown University and New York University School of Law, Mr. Murphy has practiced law in a number of different areas for over ten years. Mr. Murphy is admitted to practice in all the state courts in New York, as well as all of the federal trial courts in New York. For a more detailed description of Mr. Murphy's career, please review his resume.

Mr. Murphy is a 2009 Empire State Counsel for his pro bono service to clients in need. 

He is also a member of the American Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association and the Tompkins County Bar Association.  He is also a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Practitioners, the Ithaca Area Collaborative Law Professionals, and the Estate Planning Council of Tompkins County.

You can also get more information about Mr. Murphy by visiting his site on LinkedIn, where you will also find commentary about the Firm's services both from clients and from other lawyers.  He maintains basic profiles on Avvo, Nolo, and Justia.  He maintains a "Very Good-Ethical" rating on Martindale-Hubbell.

Amy Jackson is the Firm’s Legal Assistant and Bookkeeper. She has served as a paralegal in private practice, a Court Clerk for the Ithaca City Court and as a professional bookkeeper. She has over 15 years of experience in the legal field.

Retired Colleagues

John A. Ward, a graduate of Syracuse University and California-Western Law School, is now a special partner of the Firm and retired. Mr. Ward practiced law in Ithaca for nearly thirty years.

Evan Webster, a graduate of the Albany Law School of the State University of New York is now "Of Counsel" to the Firm, a title recognizing his retired status. Mr. Webster remains a close friend and colleague.

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A little history:
Ward & Murphy was formed by the merger of the practices of Jack Ward in Ithaca and Evan Webster in Groton. Both of those practices served people in Tompkins County for nearly twenty years. Over those twenty years, both Jack and Evan built solid reputations for providing their clients with timely solutions to their legal problems. Liam Murphy joined the practice in 1999 soon after moving back to New York after practicing law for over ten years in New York City, Pittsburgh and Wilmington, Delaware.

Ward & Murphy
170 Main Street
Groton, New York 13073

Main Office Phone: 607-898-3190
Main Office Fax: 607-898-3765
Ithaca Office Phone: 607-272-2816
Toll Free: 877-212-4722
Ithaca Office Alternate Line: 607-280-4954
Liam.Murphy@clarityconnect.com
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